32: He became the chief engineer of two national-level projects right after graduating from high school!

Everyone was stunned.

"It's not that, Elder Liu, but don't rely on your seniority..."

"...to say such things."

"We wouldn't speak a word of this even if we were beaten to death."

"What are you even saying?"

Immediately, many people in the conference room voiced their disagreement.

Lu Feng found it somewhat amusing.

This old professor had looked like he was about to start an argument with him just moments ago.

Why was he now taking his side?

Telling him not to say any more.

He had even directly pitted himself against everyone else in the conference room.

Making it seem as if everyone else in the room were outsiders.

Liu Zhiwen didn't care about such things at all.

At this moment, he truly understood.

Why everyone in the conference room had looks of admiration whenever Lu Feng was mentioned.

This kid was the true hope for the Dragon Kingdom's scientific research.

True talent and learning!!!

Could he be someone born with innate knowledge???

He thought no more of it!

Liu Zhiwen rushed to Lu Feng's side in a few quick strides.

He reached out to grab Lu Feng's hand.

Cheng Yong, standing to the side, moved.

Cheng Yong didn't care what kind of professor he was.

Lu Feng's current status had already reached the level of the Great Elder.

Ten minutes before they arrived,

Cheng Yong's superior had just called him.

Lu Feng's security clearance had been raised once again.

This was personally ordered by the Great Elder.

It had been raised to the same level as the Great Elder himself.

Therefore, Cheng Yong didn't care about any professor,

nor did he care how high their rank was.

Now, as long as anyone dared to come within a one-meter radius of Lu Feng,

he would take action to stop them.

Seeing this, Chen Jiankang's eyelid twitched suddenly.

Although he hadn't seen Cheng Yong in action,

the aura of blood that Cheng Yong constantly exuded...

...was an aura that only someone who had truly taken countless lives...

...would possess.

Chen Jiankang could still sense it.

Without a word, he lunged forward and grabbed Liu Zhiwen's arm.

"Elder Liu! Please, take it easy."

"Don't get too close to Lu Feng."

Liu Zhiwen also noticed Cheng Yong.

He hurriedly stopped in his tracks.

With an urgent expression, he said:

"Lu Feng!"

"I'm sorry!"

"I, Liu Zhiwen, apologize for my previous attitude toward you!"

"I want to join your team!"

"I'll do anything!"

"Even if your team just needs someone to sweep the floors!"

"I can do it!"

Lu Feng looked at Liu Zhiwen's eager expression.

He smiled and said:

"Old man, don't be in such a hurry."

"Your specialty, your research projects, the achievements you've made over the years..."

As he spoke, Lu Feng pointed toward Sun Qing's position.

"Go to my assistant over there and register first."

"Then, I'll finalize the list within half a day."

"Alright!" Liu Zhiwen replied.

He looked toward Sun Qing.

Then he realized that a long queue had already formed in front of Sun Qing.

It seemed as if everyone in the conference room had come to sign up!

Liu Zhiwen looked at Dean Chen with some difficulty.

"Dean Chen! I..."

He didn't finish his sentence.

But Chen Jiankang knew what Liu Zhiwen meant.

So, he gently patted Liu Zhiwen's shoulder,

signaling to Liu Zhiwen that he understood.

Then he whispered to Lu Feng:

"Lu Feng, could I ask you for a favor?"

Lu Feng looked at Liu Zhiwen,

then he looked at Dean Chen, who seemed to be hesitating to speak.

He understood clearly.

He nodded with a smile.

"Sure!"

"I can allow Professor Liu to join my team!"

"Yeah!" Liu Zhiwen, who was nearly seventy, actually jumped up for joy like a child.

"Great! I can join the Lithography Machine team."

"The Dragon Kingdom's first self-developed Lithography Machine!"

Liu Zhiwen's face was flushed with excitement.

But then he felt a bit embarrassed.

He had been upright his entire life.

He hadn't expected that in his old age, he would have to rely on his seniority and status...

...to get in through the back door.

But then he thought about how he was about to participate in the manufacturing of the Lithography Machine and Chips,

and became incredibly excited.

Lu Feng, however, continued:

"But Professor Liu, let's make one thing clear."

"In my team, if you find it too tiring..."

"...I won't keep you forever!"

Liu Zhiwen thumped his thin, muscle-less chest loudly.

"Don't worry."

"I definitely won't let you underestimate us, the older generation of Scientific Researchers!"

A look of determination shot from Liu Zhiwen's eyes!

...The Chip Project was equally important.

For now, its importance was temporarily ranked above Controllable Nuclear Fusion.

Because to achieve Controllable Nuclear Fusion now,

one first needed stable and powerful data computation.

This required a powerful and stable supply of Chips.

So Lu Feng decided to focus his energy on the Chips first,

and he proposed a three-month plan.

Within three months, the first batch of experimental Chips had to be produced.

Because things were moving so quickly,

once the Cabinet received the news,

they immediately put Lu Feng in full charge of the matter.

All departments were to cooperate unconditionally.

There were to be no delays whatsoever.

Furthermore, everyone from top to bottom had to sign confidentiality agreements.

The site for this project was chosen less than 10 kilometers away from the Project Divine Light.

Due to the urgency of the situation,

Lu Feng didn't pick and choose the location.

Compared to the Project Divine Light, this place didn't seem to have a high enough security level.

It was a vast factory complex.

This had been a military research base decades ago.

Later, the research base moved elsewhere,

and this place had remained idle since then.

To allow Lu Feng to manage the progress of the Project Divine Light at the same time,

the chosen location had to be very close.

There was no other choice but to pick this place.

Lu Feng wasn't picky at all.

For this Chip Project, there were a total of 876 Scientific Researchers.

And those were just the core personnel.

Adding in logistics, engineering machinery, and personnel from various parties,

the scale was second only to the Project Divine Light.

It could be considered a super-sized project.

There was no opening ceremony.

Lu Feng didn't even go on stage to give a speech.

The entire project began silently.

With sentries every three steps and guards every five,

it silently announced that what was happening here was extraordinary... The preparations had just begun.

Difficulties were encountered right in the initial stages.

Several Electrical Engineers were huddled together,

staring blankly at Lu Feng's blueprints.

Lu Feng walked over, "Is there a problem?"

"Chief Engineer Lu!" one engineer said.

This project was initiated by Lu Feng,

so naturally, he became the chief engineer.

A troubled look appeared on the Electrical Engineer's face.

"The power consumption of one Lithography Machine is estimated at 30,000 kilowatt-hours for 24 hours of operation."

"And you're planning to build 20 of them right away."

"Exactly!" another Electrical Engineer added.

"And that's just the initial stage."

"You'll need even more later on."

"The power supply here definitely won't be enough."

Lu Feng frowned slightly.

A Structural Engineer from the other side came over,

holding a diagram, he looked at Lu Feng.

"Chief Engineer Lu."

"In a dust-free environment, there cannot be more than 10 particles per cubic meter of air."

"The particle size must be less than 0.5 micrometers."

"I've calculated that this would require purifying 300,000 cubic meters of air per hour."

"I'll also need a massive amount of electricity on my end."

"Power! Power!" Lu Feng rested his forehead in his hand.

The current Controllable Nuclear Fusion project was meant to solve exactly this kind of problem.

But the Chips now were for the sake of Controllable Nuclear Fusion!

One hurdle after another.

Just then, an old but powerful voice rang out.

"This problem is simple!"

"I'll solve it!!!"